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Curling
 Bowls on ice with a twist! Two teams of four players take turns sliding heavy, polished blue hone granite stones across carefully prepared ice towards the house (a circular target marked on the ice). The purpose is to complete each end (delivery of eight or ten stones [depending on recreational or competitive play] for each team) with the team's stones closer to the centre of the house than the other team's stones. Now the twist - two sweepers with brooms or brushes accompany each stone and use stopwatches and their best judgment, along with direction from their teammates, to help direct the stones to their resting place, but without touching the stones. The game has been popularised through the Winter Olympics. Curling is played in many countries including Canada, United Kingdom
(especially Scotland), the United States, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland,
Denmark, Finland and Japan, all of which compete in the world
championships. Details from Wikipedia.
The Global Game
All about Curling
What is Curling
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Basics of Curling
From Wikipedia; origins and history, playing surface, equipment, gameplay, culture, terminology, championships, notable clubs
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The Basics of Curling
In English and German illustrated with animated practical examples. See also useful information from the following Curling Clubs: Bridge of Weir, Dartmouth, Lumby, North Shore
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Curling For Dummies
Another very useful explanation of the game from the European Curling Federation. Also has rules, the spirit of curling and a glossary
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encyclopedia.stateuniversity.com
Curling introduction; basics of the game, Playing surface, Players, Equipment, Curling culture, Additional information, Terminology, Trivia
The Skins Curling Format
'Skins' is a type of scoring for various sports, not just for Curling, but also for golf and bowling. See Wikipedia for more information.
The History of Curling
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Brief History of Curling
"the fascinating game of curling appeared in Scotland in the early sixteenth century - as evidenced by a curling stone, bearing the date of 1511, which was unearthed near Stirling....". Read on for all the background on the sport from the Anchorage Curling Club, Alaska
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History of Curling
from icing.org, a Canadian source
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Origins and History of Curling
from Wikipedia
Curling Rules
The Curling sheet 
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World Curling Federation Rules
Information from the top
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Curling Rules directory
from Portomac Curling Club; links to rules from World and Canadian, mixed doubles, World Curling Federation and for the Skins format - An alternate method of scoring, often considered a more aggressive form of the sport.
Ask the Curling ref
If there are issues on rules you don't understand than check the links below or ask on one of the listed Curling forums. If all else fails we will try to help - use the form at the botom of the page.
Curling Training
Play/Watch Curling
Curling Organisational bodies
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World Curling Federation
Is the official site of the World Curling Federation. This has good links to the National Associations, as well as news, results, statistics. Canada and Scotland historically have the strongest representation, but the Scandinavian Countries, Switzerland, Russia, the USA and New Zealand are all active participants.
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The World Curling Players Association
Provides news, articles, team profiles, events, world rankings etc - not available Aug 2007
International Curling Championships
The two major Championships are the World Curling Championships, a 9 day event held in April in a different Country each year, sanctioned by the World Curling Federation,and the World Curling Tour, a professional tour running over several months of the year with events all round the Curling world. Four of these events offer large payouts and are known as the Grand Slam Events. Curling is alo a Winter Olympic Sport.
Professional Curling
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World Curling Tour
official site, covering both men's and women's tour; news, profiles, photos, schedules, teams, moneylist, order of merit
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World Curling Tour overview
from Wikipedia; a group of curling bonspiels featuring the best male curlers in the world. A Women's World Curling Tour also exists. Events.
Curling News
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Curling Zone
News, community, information, results
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Icing
Curling Information; news, the Game, Clubs, Community ...
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Internet Curling Club
Is a virtual internet curling club who services all levels of interest in the sport of curling. Software, equipment, and everything curling. Membership is free and the benefits are never ending.
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Mycurling.com
This searchable curling site has information on rules, associations, tours, teams, clubs, draw sheets, and much more.
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Curling Zone
Forums, chat, polls, news, clubs, calendar, games to improve strategy, results of Major Curling League; extensive curling links, arranged alphabetically.
Curling Portals
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icing.org
International Curling Information Network Group (ICING); a directory of Curling categorised Curling information
Curling Ezines
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Sweepmag.com
Global curling information. Digital versions online
Curling Forums
Curling in Europe
Play/Watch Curling in Europe
Curling Competitions in Europe
Curling in Germany
All about Curling in Germany
What is Curling in Germany
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Hamburg Curling Club
The largest curling club in Germany; they have 4 separate rinks and hold International Competitions; history, tournaments, joining the club, equipment, rules, links to clubs in Europe and Germany.
Play/Watch Curling in Germany
Curling Events in Germany
Curling in United Kingdom
Play/Watch Curling in the United Kingdom
Curling News in the United Kingdom
Curling Forums in the United Kingdom
Curling in Scotland
Play/Watch Curling in Scotland
Curling in North America
Curling in Canada
Curling Training in Canada
Play/Watch Curling in Canada
Curling Organisational bodies in Canada
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Canadian Curling Association
With news of Curling events in Canada; features, newsletter available
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Alberta Curling Federation
technical. championships - schedules, standings and champions, camps, high performance coach, Alberta Games
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Calgary Youth Curling Association
Clubs, league (teams chedules, standings) coaching corner, rules
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Northern Alberta Curling Association
clubs, playdown technical resources, history
Curling Events in Canada
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Season of Champions
Canadian Mixed Curling Championship; news, teams results, event information
Curling Competitions in Canada
Canada National Championships
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Season of Champions
Tim Horton's Brier; news, photos, video, teams, athletes, the draw. schedules, results and stats
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Wikipedia overview
The Brier - Mens National Curling Championships; qualification, winners, awards
Canada Regional Championships
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Manitoba Junior Curling Tour
a collection of Manitoba’s best junior curling events, working together to create the best possible experience for the province’s young talent. Events, teams, standings
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Ontario Junior Curling Tour
a collection of the top junior curling events in the province, working together to improve the junior curling experience. Events, rankings, rules, news and images
Curling News in Canada
Curling Ezines in Canada
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The Curler
Canadian e-zine; dedicated to Manitoba curling and provides opinions as well as news and event coverage from a Manitoba perspective
Curling Forums in Canada
Curling in USA
Play/Watch Curling in the USA
Curling Events in the USA
Curling Competitions in the USA
Curling News in the USA
Curling Forums in the USA
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